Today’s lesson is about resentment and grudges.

I don’t know about you, but I get mad occasionally. Ok, more than I want. I am open and honest as always, but I do get made. Usually, it’s over stupid stuff. Someone not doing something that I thought they would do. Me being mad at myself for not making good choices. Agonizing over a decision and turning it into anger when I don’t have control over it.  The other day, I sent a wrong email or made a typo, or did something and I kept saying “Stupid Sol”. I was mad at myself. Then my colleague said “Be Kind to Yourself”. That made the difference. I am not always kind to myself or others. I hold resentment and sometimes that can turn into grudges. The worst part is when someone does something that is very very small, I can react very angrily because I have resentment and grudges from all of the little things over time. It is not healthy for me, nor does it help our relationships.

“And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.” – Mark 11:25

“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.” – Ephesians 4:31

Knowing that you have that bitterness, that anger, that malice is easy. Forgiving and getting rid of all bitterness, rage, and anger, is very difficult. I am no expert in it. I try to talk about it with the person but it doesn’t always work. Sometimes leading to more anger. Talking does help. Then praying helps. I need to get better at praying, giving it to God, and realizing that the anger and bitterness doesn’t help. I need to turn those feelings into action and allow the Holy Spirit to work through me.

Are you ready to ‘get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice?

I know I am.

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